MP Releases Age Pension Guide
An updated Age Pension guide is now available from Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien’s office and website.
Online Survey For Pork Producers
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is conducting research into what biosecurity practices are being used by pork producers to protect Queensland from African Swine Fever.
Leo Honoured With OAM
Murgon Business and Development Association president – and well-known local businessman – Leo Geraghty has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
New Nanango Trainer Edges Closer
Hopefully Nicole Vuille, 29, will soon saddle up her first winner.
Former Maranoa MP Earns Honour
Retired former Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott, 76, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Two Crashes In Kingaroy
Five people were assessed by paramedics after a crash in Kingaroy early on Sunday morning.
Murgon’s $1.59m Dream Comes True
Murgon’s planned Cultural Centre – including an art gallery and fossil museum – will become a reality following a Federal Government grant of $1.596 million announced on Friday
CommBank Fined $5m
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered the Commonwealth Bank pay a $5 million penalty for ripping off more than 8600 rural customers.
Two Charged With Drug Offences
Police have charged two men with serious drug offences after allegedly locating a significant quantity of cannabis at a Kingaroy home.
High Court To Hear Acland Appeal
A new chapter in the long running saga of New Hope’s proposed coal mine expansion at Acland began on Friday when the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) was granted special leave to appeal to the High Court.
TRC Campgrounds Reopen
Toowoomba Regional Council is reopening campgrounds from Friday (June 5) in line with the State Government’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions.
$27,750 For Yarraman Festival
Yarraman residents will also be celebrating after Friday’s announcement of Building Better Regions Fund projects, with $27,750 Federal cash to flow to the town.
$11.3m Facelift Gets Green Light
It was the case of third time lucky for Kingaroy’s much-discussed revitalisation with the announcement on Friday the Federal Government will be contributing $4.5 million towards the $11.3 million project.
Council’s Free Camps Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Tuesday that its 48-hour free camping areas are, in fact, open.
Council Praises Tower Funding
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed the announcement that a mobile phone tower will be erected at Cooranga North.
Man Charged Over Dogs
A a 37-year-old Goomeri man has been charged with animal neglect after RSPCA investigators visited a home in Goomeri earlier this week.
Pub Ready To Welcome Patrons Back
The doors of Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel will be back open from 10:00am on Friday … but customers will notice some temporary post-COVID changes.
New COVID Rules For Gyms
Gyms will be able to open their doors for more than 20 people if they comply with a Fitness Industry COVID Safe Plan.
Study Forecasts COVID-19 Effects
A new study says the economic impact of COVID-19 on the South Burnett’s economy may not be as bad as it will be on the rest of Queensland.
New Face Hits Nanango Streets
There’s a new face on the streets of Nanango with First Year Constable Ben Large joining the ranks of the local police.
